Starting Your Netbook; Power On - Gigabyte Q1088C User Manual

continues to discharge until it is too low to operate. When this
happens, your notebook PC goes into Suspend mode. There is no
guarantee your data will be saved once the notebook reaches this
point.
To protect your computer from damage, use only the
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power adapter that came with it because each power
adapter has its own power output rating.
Once your notebook goes into Suspend mode as a result of a dead
battery you will be unable to resume operation until you provide a
source of power either from an adapter, or a charged battery.
Once you have provided power, you can press the Suspend/
Resume button to resume operation.
In Suspend mode, your data is maintained for some time, but if a
power source is not provided promptly, the Power indicator stops
flashing and the light goes out, in which case you have lost the data
that was not saved. Once you provide power, you can continue to
use your computer while an adapter charges the battery.
2.2 Starting Your Notebook

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Suspend/Power On Button
The suspend/power on button is used to turn on your notebook from
its off state. Once you have connected your AC adapter or charged
the internal Lithium-Ion battery, you can power on your notebook by
pressing the suspend/power on button located above the keyboard.
If you need to take an extended break, press the button again to
turn it off.
Do not carry your notebook around with the power on or
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subject it to shocks or vibration, as you risk damaging the
hard disk.
When you power on your notebook, it will perform a Power On
Self Test (POST) to check the internal parts and configuration for
correct functionality. If a fault is found, your computer emits an audio
warning and or displays an error message.
Depending on the nature of the problem, you may be able to
continue by starting the operating system or by entering the BIOS
setup utility and revising the settings.
After satisfactory completion of the Power On Self Test (POST),
your notebook loads the installed operating system.
Never turn off your notebook during the Power On Self
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Test (POST), or an unrecoverable error may occur.
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